Registration

Ketterlinus Elementary School Registration Information

You must reside in the Ketterlinus School Zone with valid ‘proof of residency’ or have an approved Zone Waiver in order to register.

Requirements for All Children to Begin School

Grade Placement(Florida State Statute 1003.21)

Voluntary Pre-K: A child must be four years old on or before September 1st.

Kindergarten:A child must be five years old on or before September 1st.

First Grade:A child must be six years old on or before September 1st AND satisfy one of the following:

a) Satisfactory completion of kindergarten in a Florida public school.
b) Satisfactory completion of kindergarten in a non-public school.
c) Previous attendance in an out-of-state school in which the student was admitted on the basis of age requirements established by the state of residency.

Physical/Health Examination (dated within 12 months of the student’s first day of school)

Social Security Number (optional)

Academic Records (for students previous enrolled in another school)

Although we will request the records from the previous school, placement may be expedited if you have:

Most recent report card

Unofficial transcripts or grades

Out of County Transfers: If your child is transferring from another Florida County, please provide us with vailid proof of residency, health documents (see registration requirements) and current report card from exiting school. This will allow for proper grade placement.

Out of State Transfers: If you are transferring into Florida for the first time, please note that students are required to have a physical exam dated within 12 months of the first day of school. Please contact your current physicians office before relocating to obtain a copy of your child’s most current physical as well as a copy of your child’s complete immunization records. ** Out of state immunizations must be transferred to Florida Form HRS-680 within 30 days of the registration.